Bourton Half Marathon - Sunday 27th September 2026 at 9:00AM
The Bourton Half Marathon follows an accurately measured 13.1 mile route through the amazing Cotswolds countryside around Bourton-on-the-Water. It is a single lap route on undulating, sometimes hilly, rural roads with some spectacular views en route.
As usual, the route took runners through the beautiful centre of Bourton on the Water and across the river before taking-on The Steeps, the first of three major hills, and then followed country lanes out to the picturesque village of Farmington where runners met the second hill. Then following along more country lanes to the lovely village of Sherborne before looping back up the third climb to the village of Clapton-on-the-Hill and then a long well-earned downhill back into Bourton-on-the-Water for the finish.
Race timing for this year’s event was again be provided for us by LuSH Timing. The results for the 2026 Bourton Half are available for you to download .
We managed to capture a finish line photograph of most runners. Take a look to find yours, and download it if you wish.
All those completing the 2026 Bourton Half will be offered a priority entry to the Highbridge Jewellers’ Bourton 10k in 2027, before general entry opens.
The Bourton Half was part of the Gloucester AAA 2026 Road Racing Series and once again incorporated the Gloucestershire County Half Marathon championships. There was an extensive prize list (see below). There was an extra bonus of £100 offered for a new course record (male and female).
Race Headquarters was at Greystones Farm, Greystones Lane, Bourton–on-the-Water, Gloucestershire GL54 2EN (What3Words: bridge.piglet.allies). Refreshments were available during and after the event.
Our race permit and course measurement certificate. Were both available for inspection at the Race HQ on race day.
A map of the route can be viewed via a downloadable GPX file is available to here.
Congratulations to Edward Mallett of Hercules Wimbledon, who won the 2026 Bourton Half in a time of 1:14:35, and to Megan Marchant of Weston Tempo who finished in 1:25:49, outside of her course record set in 2025.
2026 race winner Edward Mallett of Hercules Wimbledon.
Megan Marchant of Weston Tempo was again the winning women in 2026.
Prizes
Each runner is only able to claim one prize other than a team prize. To qualify for the team prize, the winning team will comprise six members, with at least two male and two female athletes, all of whom are wearing the club’s vest. The team prize will be £60 for the winning team of six.
| MALE | FEMALE | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| 1st Prize | £100 cash | 1st Prize | £100 cash |
| Bonus for record | £100 cash | Bonus for record | £100 cash |
| 2nd Prize | £50 cash | 2nd Prize | £50 cash |
| 3rd Prize | £25 cash | 3rd Prize | £25 cash |
| Team Prize - Winning team comprising six members, with at least two male and two female athletes - £60 | |||
| For the winner of following age-categories, the prize will be £20. | |||
| 1st MV40 | 1st FV40 | ||
| 1st MV50 | 1st FV50 | ||
| 1st MV60 | 1st FV60 | ||
| 1st MV70 | 1st FV70 | ||
As noted above, there was a bonus prize for anyone able to set a new course record on this challenging course and both were broken. The new current course records are:
Female - 81 minutes and 44 seconds (gun time) - Megan Marchant of Weston Tempo - 2025
Male - 70 minutes and 6 seconds (gun time) - Dylan Gillet of Weston Tempo - 2025
All finishers will be given access to a priority entry to the Bourton 10k next February.
Download a copy of our course measurement certificate.
The 2025 Bourton Half results are still available to download .
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Charitable support
We were proud to be supporting Prostate Cancer UK a registered charity in England and Wales (1005541) and in Scotland (SC039332), as our principal charity partner throughout 2026. Bourton Roadrunners Club will contribute to the charity from the race proceeds; however, if you would like to support it personally in their valuable work you may donate via Race Nation's secure webpage . All donations are gratefully received. Additionally, we are also supporting local causes Bourton Rovers Juniors & Youth FC, Headspace (registered charity: 1189822) and Kate’s Home Nursing (registered charity: 1203159).
Overview
Our race permit and course measurement certificate may be downloaded, and both were available for inspection at the Race HQ on race day.
Race timing for this year's event was again provided for us by LuSH Timing.
Rebbecca at Bourton Half - 28th September 2025.
We have a few photos from the 2025 race still available to review.
The results for the 2026 race , 2025 race , 2024 race , 2023 race and the 2022 race are still available to download.
We are proud to be supporting Prostate Cancer UK a registered charity in England and Wales (1005541) and in Scotland (SC039332), as our principal charity partner throughout 2026. Bourton Roadrunners Club will contribute to the charity from the race proceeds; however, if you would like to support it personally in their valuable work you may donate via Race Nation's secure webpage . All donations are gratefully received. Additionally, we are also supporting local causes Bourton Rovers Juniors & Youth FC, Headspace (registered charity: 1189822) and Kate’s Home Nursing (registered charity: 1203159).